At a glance
Quick facts
| Lineup | 5 musicians + 1 manager |
|---|---|
| Set length | 45 minutes to 2 hours |
| Languages | French, intermediate English |
Biography
Founded in 2016 in Porto-Novo (Benin), DIVINE SOUND created AYIKPAHOUN, "the rhythm of awakening": the heritage rhythms of Southern Benin — Massè, Djègbé, Kaka — and the Akpala of the Plateau region, woven together with funk, pop, swing and blues. On stage, the Gangan talking drum converses with an electronic pad and a looper — 100% live, sung in French and in Benin's national languages.